Photo: Mike Deal, Winnipeg Free Press. Two newly released reports — an economic impact study and public poll — show how vital and powerful arts and culture are to Manitobans’ well-being and to our economic growth. Released at the Manitoba Arts Council Annual Public meeting on October 20, 2025, key findings include: $1.75 billion GDPRead More
Photo by Mike Deal for the Winnipeg Free Press. On Friday, the Manitoba government announced that it was providing $13.7 million in funding for the Manitoba Arts Council this year, an increase of $1 million. This investment in the Manitoba arts and cultural sector will provide extra support to artists, arts and cultural professionals, IndigenousRead More
MEDIA RELEASE Winnipeg, MB – $5.7 million in grants have been awarded to 166 arts and cultural organizations and 81 individual artists through the Manitoba government’s Arts and Cultural Sustainability Funds. The Government of Manitoba announced the new investment in the arts and cultural sector on March 26th, 2021. Administered by the Manitoba Arts Council,Read More
Winnipeg, Manitoba – On behalf of the Manitoba Arts Council, Council Chair Roberta Christianson is pleased to announce that Randy Joynt has been hired as Executive Director. “Randy has contributed immensely to Manitoba’s arts and culture sector throughout his career and we are thrilled to welcome him back to the province, now in theRead More
June 4, 2018 The Manitoba Arts Council is pleased to announce that the 2018 recipients of the Award of Distinction are the dynamic art duo Shawna Dempsey and Lorri Millan. This recognition awards $30,000 to the artist team, and is the Manitoba Arts Council’s award for the highest level of excellence and long-term achievements of an artistRead More
The Manitoba Arts Council is implementing a new online application system supported by a streamlined program structure which will be launched in the summer of 2018. “Our current focus is on administrative efficiencies, accountability, and transparency. In the spirit of collaboration we are working with the Department of Sport, Culture and Heritage to ensure thatRead More
Maurice Mierau has been awarded the Manitoba Arts Council’s 2017 Major Arts Grant. This grant will assist the Winnipeg-based writer to work on the manuscript of his second memoir. His last book, Detachment: An Adoption Memoir, was published by Freehand in 2014, and won the 2016 Kobzar Literary Award as well as the Alexander KennedyRead More
In its 50th year, the Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) is launching its new strategic plan, Designed to Thrive 2017-2022, outlining the agency’s focus areas and goals in response to the changing landscape of Manitoba’s arts scene. The plan introduces three primary goals for the five years ahead: Encourage Accessibility and Inclusion Connect Creative Communities ChampionRead More
Diana Thorneycroft is the 2016 Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction recipient. The recognition comes with $30,000 for the artist, and is the Manitoba Arts Council’s award for the highest level of excellence and long-term achievements of an artist in Manitoba. “Congratulations to Diana for this well-deserved recognition,” said Aimée Craft, Chair of the Manitoba Arts Council.Read More
The Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer to guide the Council’s work into its 50th anniversary year and beyond, Cynthia Rempel Patrick, Acting Chair of the Council, has announced. “On behalf of the Board of the Manitoba Arts Council, I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Akoulina Connell,” said Rempel-Patrick.Read More
